Perform a Random Act of Kindness
Plan and perform a small random act of kindness, such as making a thank you card, helping a neighbor, or sharing a compliment today.
Step-by-step guide to perform a Random Act of Kindness
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Step 1
Decide which small act of kindness you will do today like making a thank-you card helping a neighbor or giving someone a compliment.
Step 2
Choose one person to receive your kind act such as a family member neighbor or teacher.
Step 3
Gather the materials you need from the list for your chosen act.
Step 4
Pick the time and place when and where you will do the act today.
Step 5
Prepare your act by making the card writing a short note gathering the items to help or thinking of a kind sentence to say.
Step 6
Ask an adult for help or permission if your act involves going to someoneâs house giving food or using scissors.
Step 7
Go to the person or the place and perform your act of kindness now.
Step 8
Say one kind sentence or leave a friendly note so the person knows the act came from you.
Step 9
Clean up your workspace and put away any materials you used.
Step 10
Share your finished creation or story about your act of kindness on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
If I don't have card-making supplies from the materials list, what can I use instead?
Use printer paper or construction paper folded in half with crayons or markers, old magazine cutouts or stickers, or send a printed message from a phone to complete the 'gather the materials you need' and 'prepare your act' steps for a thank-you card.
What should I do if the person isn't home when I go to perform my act?
Follow the 'Pick the time and place' step and either leave a friendly note at their door, call or text them, or choose another time so you can 'say one kind sentence or leave a friendly note' in person as instructed.
How can this activity be adapted for younger or older children?
For younger kids, keep it simple by drawing a card and having an adult help with any steps that involve going somewhere or using scissors per 'ask an adult for help or permission', while older kids can write longer notes, prepare a small treat with permission, or post the story on DIY.org as part of 'prepare your act' and 'share your finished creation'.
How can we personalize or extend the act of kindness beyond a single card or compliment?
Personalize and extend the project by adding a handmade bookmark or photo to the card, creating a series of cards for neighbors, and documenting the experience with a photo or short write-up to 'share your finished creation or story about your act of kindness on DIY.org' while remembering to 'clean up your workspace' afterwards.
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Facts about kindness and empathy for kids
âď¸ A short thank-you note often brightens someone's day for much longer than you expect.
â¤ď¸ Helping others releases oxytocin, a 'feel-good' hormone linked to trust and bonding.
đ A sincere compliment can raise someone's confidence and make you feel happier too.
đ Acts of kindness can boost both the giver's and receiver's mood almost instantly.
đ§ Studies show doing good can reduce stress and improve mental and even heart health.
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